Off the Ground
By Rev. Donald L. Perryman, Ph.D. The Truth Contributor Every teenager isn’t bad, every parent don’t raise their kids to go out and do what they did — but I just hope situations like these […]
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The Political Power of Black Music
By Hazel Trice Edney Guest Column Politicians give floor speeches. Civil rights leaders and activists march and protest for change. Lobbyists advocate on behalf of their clients. Those are just a few strategies by which […]
What I saw at Andrew Jackson’s Plantation
By Ben Jealous Guest Column On Juneteenth, I traveled to the Hermitage, President Andrew Jackson’s plantation outside Nashville, to celebrate Black music. Neither Juneteenth nor Black music had ever been celebrated there before. Lela Harris […]
Juneteenth Weekend Events Begin with a Parade
The Truth Staff What a celebration Juneteenth has turned into over the past decade. This Juneteenth celebration was the biggest yet as a variety of organizations – Toledo Museum of Art, the Metroparks, City of […]
The Grand Reopening of Superior Made RV Resort
By Fletcher Word The Truth Editor Retired Toledo Police Officer Floella Wormely has had a recreational vehicle for more than 10 years and during that time has searched for ideal sites to park her RV […]
Percy Rankins: The Man Who Opened Doors & Never Stopped Holding Them Open
At 97, the pioneering Toledo banker, deacon, mentor and community servant continues a lifetime of helping others rise By Asia Nail The Truth Reporter When Percy Rankins looks back on his life, he doesn’t […]
The 7th Annual Toledo Juneteenth Celebration at Glass City Metropark
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The 7th Annual Toledo Juneteenth Celebration was held at Glass City Metropark Friday, June 19th. The event, entitled “The Toledo Juneteenth Celebration: Past, Present, & Future” was hosted by […]
Toledo Museum of Art Celebrates Juneteenth
By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter Friday June 19th the Toledo Museum hosted a daylong Juneteenth celebration from 11am- 5pm. The free event, entitled “Inspiring Change, Creating Beauty” featured live performances and engaging art activities […]
How to Create a Business Succession Plan: A Guide to Getting Started
Special to The Truth For many business owners, succession planning is often pushed aside by day-to-day demands. But having a clear plan for what happens to your business once you’re ready to step back is […]
Black Women Can Still Lead Democratic Tickets Despite Losses
By Kevin Harris Guest Column Black women remain the Democratic Party’s most loyal constituency. That reality has been repeated so often it risks sounding cliché. Yet despite Black women’s contributions, many Democrats seem all […]